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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Casting two more male roles for sci-fi audio series Earth Eclipsed

Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two male roles, the final openings for this season. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Casting two more male roles for sci-fi audio series Earth Eclipsed

Hi everyone. Thanks in advance for taking the time to consider these voice actor roles. We are opening up casting for two male roles, the final openings for this season. I thought this would be a good place to cast for our new narrative podcast audio series, Earth Eclipsed. I am not sure if this kind of post runs afoul…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Am I making the right decision?

So I am a 20 year old kid whose passion is acting. I've been exposed to a lot of career options and tried them all, but I always come back to one thing, acting in a musical. It is my passion and I love it so much. However, this summer, I tried to get into an acting school for college and I was declined. I decided to qu…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Headshot-Age Range-Character Type Feedback

Use this thread to post your headshots for feedback, get info on your age range/type, find good headshot photographers, ask any questions you may have about headshots. If you are posting a DIY headshot for feedback, and not just a snapshot in order to get feedback on your age range/type/etc, it is advised that you do a…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Can you be an actor if you don't do impressions, voices or accents

I am a 30 year old male that has been thinking of doing some acting but I was wondering if I should even pursue it if I can't do impressions or voices or accents. I have no acting experience but I am thinking of taking acting classes and see what happens. I also have a slight sutter (it has gotten better over time as I…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Your Favorite Monologues to Practice?

Hi! I’m curious what everyone’s favorite film/play monologues are! :) I’d love to get to practice more so finding out other people’s favorites will be so interesting. For a little info, I’m a 22 y.o. female and some actors whose movies and acting styles I’m drawn to are Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Leonard…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

moved to another city to pursue this career

As many already said, if you wan't to be an actor, you need to move where people usually film the movies. I planned to move to London, but how do you manage the cost of living if you aren't rich? If you have money, you don't need to care about rent and food and you can focus on your career, but if you are not rich how…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

How do you work to improve your craft?

I just signed to an agency recently, and I’m really excited for the upcoming pilot season. Hopefully I’ll get some good auditions! In the meantime, I’ve been taking weekly classes - something I’ve been doing for months. However, I really want to work on improving my craft even more. I’ve tried acting exercises from Uta…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Zoom Meetup for Actors

PS: *This is not affiliated with any acting teachers or schools* Hi Everyone, I was interested in starting a Zoom where we all can discuss our experiences with Acting and give some advice to our peers on their Monologues and judge them a bit. This is where new actors can join and ask each other about the Industry, how…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Hitting a wall- any advice?

I’m a 24 year old actress from New Jersey. I went to a small liberal arts school in PA and have a BFA in acting. Did a lot of theatre in high school/college but realized when I took a film class that that’s where I really wanted to be. I graduated college in 2019. A week after graduating I went to my first open call at…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

Actor in need of Mental Support

Hello dearest internet community, I'm turning to you to seek your support with a situation that saddens me. Currently, I'm doing a training in acting that takes about 4 years. In my class we are ten people altogether: the constellation we're in stays the same for that length of time. For our next project there will be…

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Reddit · 17 Dec 2020

any American actors with International representation?

I have a zoom with a management company in another country. they rep a lot of international actors, LA based actors, and actors in their own country where they are based. some actors they represent have only the management firm as their sole representation, some have other agents based in that particular country, and s…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Acting Newsletters

Hello! So I have been looking into ways to market myself and stay visible as an actor and once I have my brand down, I have been playing with the idea of starting a newsletter. My career coach says that it is a good idea (even though the idea terrifies me) but basically, once a month/month and a half, I'll send an (on…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

When submitting to agencies, should you or should you not mention that you’re freelancing in all departments for another well-respected agency?

I’ve been freelancing for a month with this agency in NYC. Idk if it’s because I’m college-aged and a POC, but I’ve only gotten one audition. I’d like to get more auditions and (hopefully) book real work. That’s why I’d like to submit to other agencies. But should I tell these agencies, in my short bio within the submi…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Should I submit for an agent now? When did you?

Hello fellow actors! Lately I’ve been feeling ready to submit for an agent, but since I live in a smaller market (Philly) with about only 5-6 accredited agencies, I don’t want to ruin my chances. Is this a good time of year to submit? Could you share your journey to getting an agent with me? Some backstory: -I have a m…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Beautiful Actresses/Handsome Actors that disappoint as actors

For a master class on musical interpretation I would like to make an analogy to acting. I need good examples of a bombshell beautiful actress or a "to die for a handsome" actor who are "one-trick dogs"... that is, they only look good but don't have the acting chops to be considered stars and have to be "hyped and heave…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Advice on getting into acting late if you can’t afford drama school? (UK)

When I was younger I dreamed of being an actor and was passionate about drama classes at school, but taking this further was heavily discouraged by my parents. I can understand why, as they both come from humble backgrounds and just want their children to be financially secure, but I can still remember how harsh they w…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Questions for stunt actors

Thank you to anyone that took their time to answer my questions How did you start your demo reel for stunts? Was it through booking an unpaid gig, collaborations or you just went straight to landing a role? Are there any good websites or forums where you can network with other stunt actors to collaborate with other tha…

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Reddit · 16 Dec 2020

Hello!

Hi! I'm a 13 yr old who is becoming a voice actor! I'm in training right now! Can anyone give me some some advise? Its greatly appreciated! ​ I am so excised that I'm joining the voice acting community!

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Tips for Networking in the Film Industry

If an actor is brand new in the industry and has zero connections, how do they find not just screenings and festivals but also the parties? A lot of actors have met acting managers, agents and directors at parties, so I guess that’s where the opportunities could be at. Are there any parties that happen often in LA and…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

When should you join actors access/imdbpro

Hi all. I’ve got no professional experience, only taking classes for now until I feel ready to start auditioning. I am very passionate about all forms of acting, but I have a special place in my heart for film. I plan to start with local theatre, because there are six great ones within an hour of me. Later on, I want t…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

page, group, subreddit for amateurs acting

Do you know any subreddit, facebook group or other social networks, or maybe tiktok tag where amaterus actors, show off their acting skill with some monologue or something?

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Building confidence, acting skills, talking skills?

Hi, I’m a little 20 year old with average social skills, average acting skills, average talking skills, somewhat ok confidence. Honestly I would love to become an actor. So, Could a thing like masterclass be worth investing my money in and would it make my acting skills improve? How could one improve on all things need…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

How many different headshots do you have on Actors Access?

I have a friend who’s already decently established and I saw her actors access page and she has multiple headshots and slateshots. I know it’s good for versatility reasons, but I also know some people with only a few. Currently I’m paying for plus but only have the two free and one free slateshot. The second free one i…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Question about resume advice I just came across in a book.

I'm currently reading a book about the business of acting and came across some advice on resumes I'm not so sure about. The author mentioned including "sample work stills" on your resume. These are small photos of you acting as different types of characters in different productions, to be placed on the right-hand margi…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Looking to network with fellow stunt actors in Los Angeles!

I've been training for stunts for about half of the year so I have no real experience of doing stunts on set yet but I'd like to connect with other aspiring and/or already experienced stunt actors within the LA area to possibly train with (safely of course) and network :)

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Watch what you post on social media

Pretty obvious you’d think... There’s a female in my local market that is becoming very well known for all the wrong reasons. Her posting history on Facebook to all the local market acting pages or filmmaking pages is a wreck. It’s a mix of several things but mostly either, “how dare anyone ask people to work for free…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Quick question

Is it just me or did a lot of the successful well know actors not take much acting classes or major in drama or MT. Some people like Kevin hart, Tom cruise, Dwayne Johnson...etc

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Toronto Actors - Have you had experiences with Noble Caplan Abrams? I have heard mixed

Hey actors! I am currently thinking of switching agents and was thinking of applying here along with others. I heard mixed reception. A friend of mine said the agents had a big attitude and kept telling him to lose weight and would get very critical. Another told me they were very aggressive but not in a healthy power…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

Experienced community theater actor wondering about going further. Looking for advice!

Hey acting friends. This is something that has been on and off my mind a lot in the last couple of years and I figured I'd reach out and see what r/acting's take on it is. I've been a community theater actor for the last 8 or so years, since I was 25. I've been in 14 productions of different genres (mainly comedy, but…

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Reddit · 15 Dec 2020

looking for young actors, London based

Was wondering whether there are any young(15-19) actors London/UK based. !not for a specific project! As an aspiring actress myself, I find it quite hard to find people to talk to about my goals/dreams (acting wise), and I was just looking for someone to have a chat about their current situation and their plans for the…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

SAG-AFTRA

What's up fellow Actors! I'm pretty new to the acting scene & am ineligible to even apply for SAG-AFTRA membership but I'm curious to know how you members' experiences have been with the union? I ask for a few reasons and mainly the #1 golden rule. I've not yet been cast in any professional TV/Film serious or movie so…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

Under representation

As an Asian America looking to be come a successful actor, I have realized just how under represented my race is in the industry. Lead roles predominantly go to white or colored actors. It is kinda of weird for me to see only 3 real Asian American actors that have received big roles I just thought it would be nice what…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

Re: Actors / vaccines

I'm a theatrical representative in LA who has been in the business for 16 years. Recently, I have been hearing several actors mention to me how they plan to avoid getting a Covid vaccine when the time comes. Some have given me the typical conspiracy-theory, anti-science reasoning and a few others just seem to be too un…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

Actors in Dallas, TX ! Need your help!

Hello! I’m new to reddit ! I have searched for some community theaters in Dallas and nothing is available due to covid. I have zero experience. Starting completely from nothing. Is there any places where I can take traditional acting classes? Should I be looking into a community college? Online classes? I really want t…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

Some thought about Katie Leung who portraied Cho Chang in happy potter movies

I saw a lot of post about open casting calls etc. and the only result is that even there are open casting calls, the ones who go there usually are people who has studied in some drama school, or got some experience. And if you have no experience at all, it's impossible to get in. But what about Katie Leung? Seems, that…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

How do you create the voice for a character from audition directions?

Just a bit of advice that I got from an VO audio engineer friend of mine. I've heard that auditions for projects, particularly in Los Angeles, often only include worded descriptions of each character in any given project, occasionally an image is given along with the description of the character, but not often (can som…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

How do I make the most of my classes?

So I'm currently studying in one of the best acting academies in my city--some really successful actors from my country have studied there. I'm currently one month into my classes, but I'd really like to know how I can take full advantage of my classes. What attitude and approach should I have when entering class? How…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

hellooo

hi i found this subreddit and hope i could use it as a learning experience and i do hope to become a voice actor someday , and i also have a question . I was told i would never be able to become a voice actor because my voice is rough due to tonsillectomy but im able to make it slightly smoother than it is. question is…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

SPEED SCENES

Hey guys it's me again. I have a question and a request for you guys' opinion on something. I'm a local ATL actor and I'm going to try out this company called "ATL Speed Scenes". They come recommended by someone I trust to deliver high quality footage. They're going to write 2 original tailored scripts for me, shoot th…

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

Reaching Out To Directors?

Hey fellow actors, I recently saw a book on tips on getting more auditions. One of the tips was to reach out to directors in your area and shoot them an email and send them your info and essentially market yourselves to them. Has anybody ever done this? Or with casting crew? Or anybody in the business?

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Reddit · 14 Dec 2020

It Only gets Worse - Bathroom episode

This is to spotlight the actors who helped with our show... Yadira barreto, Samantha Betancourt, and Mehra park. Hopefully they can get work from our low budget project. If any of you want to know about our show and how you can be part of it, message me. Always looking for actors here in LA. [https://www.youtube.com/wa…